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Olbers' paradox

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The observation that the night sky is mostly dark, yet, in a boundless universe of stars, every line of sight from the eye must eventually intercept the surface of a star.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Olbia OLC old Old Aberdeen Old Adam Old Adaminaby

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